# 119-hres-789: Expressing support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian-American community, and recognizing the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day".

119-hres-789, Expressing support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian-American community, and recognizing the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] (R-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-789
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian-American community, and recognizing the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Support for observing the second Monday in October as Columbus Day and honoring Italian-American contributions.** This resolution would recognize Christopher Columbus's 1492 arrival and his role in shaping the Americas, and it would honor the Italian-American community's cultural contributions tied to his legacy. *The measure would be non-binding and carry no fiscal effects.*

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- 119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-789 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/789)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-789 (as of 2026-04-21).